Friday, Jan. 7, 2022 | 12:28 p.m.
Not only is the Virgin Valley High School girls flag football team undefeated on the season, the Bulldogs have won half of their games in shutout fashion.
Virgin Valley (8-0) has outscored the opposition 236-44, earning the top spot in the Flag Football Coaches’ weekly rankings.
The 3A school in Mesquite has victories over large-school classification programs Legacy and Centennial on the season, riding the strong play of senior quarterback Nina Miramontes, who opened with a six-touchdown performance against Centennial and hasn’t looked back.
Virgin Valley’s signature victory was a 13-12 win last month over perennial power Green Valley, which is tied with Liberty at No. 4 in the ranking.
Bishop Gorman is No. 2 in the poll, Shadow Ridge is No. 3 and Desert Oasis is ranked No. 6.
Palo Verde is No. 7 and Coronado comes in at No. 8, but with a chance to quickly ascend. The Cougars take on Virgin Valley on Friday.
Moapa Valley and Clark round-out the rankings.
